In no way did this book need to be 512 pages, 126 chapters long. However, it did come together in the end in a way I appreciated. It had an interesting spin to the "predetermined fate" story, unlike others I have recently read. I could see this being a movie!

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty is a thought provoking novel that delves into the age old debate of fate versus free will. The story centers around a seemingly ordinary flight that takes an extraordinary turn when passengers receive predictions of their deaths from a woman known as The Death Lady. The author’s knack for creating multidimensional characters shines as she introduces us to a diverse group of passengers, each grappling with the knowledge of their impending demise. The plot thickens as the Death Lady’s predictions start coming true, adding a layer of suspense that keeps readers on the edge of their seats throughout this book!

As a fan of Liane Moriarty, I was excited to receive a copy of Here One Moment. The story is told from the view points of several characters who all received death predictions during a flight, and from the woman who provided the predictions. The chapters jump from character to character as each learn to cope and manage their life with the predictions looming, while also remembering events and people from their past. Fans of The Measure will likely enjoy the philosophical elements of this book.

Thank you to the author and Crown Publishing via NetGalley for this book.

#DeathLady, soon to be a TikTok sensation, appears unremarkable until she starts predicting the age and cause of death for passengers on an Australian flight. Some barely listen, others laugh and compare fortunes, while a few find her predictions gripping their every move.

Liane Moriarty, the queen of contemporary fiction, masterfully weaves plots and characters like no other. Here One Moment delves into destiny, free will, statistics and fallacy, grief, and the chilling impact of knowing one's fate.

I loved it. It was beautiful. It was brilliant. Now we eagerly await the inevitable film adaptation.

Thank you to Crown Publishing and NetGalley for the advanced copy.